On anxiety

Before we get started, please read the previous article; Rejoice in suffering

I'm pretty sure I've already used the parallel in Matthew, so, let's go with Luke. One thing that you should know is, not only do I struggle with depression, but, I also struggle with anxiety. They kind of go hand-in-hand, so, let's get to it.
“And he said to his disciples, “Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat, nor about your body, what you will put on. For life is more than food, and the body is more than clothing. (Luke 12:22-23).
Guess what? I grew up poor. I don't think y'all understand this unless you've lived it. I've lived in and out of hotels when that wasn't a luxury. The first house I lived in cost my parents $50 US (even adjusted for inflation that the government causes, that's a good deal).
While we always had food, and people willing to help us (a far cry from what it is now, no one seems to want to help disabled people, or they make it harder than it needs to be), I didn't always know if I would have a meal.
Don't assume that if someone doesn't have a job that they're lazy. Don't assume that because someone is on disability that they don't want to work, and don't assume that the state you live in is competent.
So I skipped over a few verses, because I want to save those for a different article,
But, I want to end with this. Anxiety is basically fear, and fear can be a waste of time. It's not a sin to be anxious (in an upcoming article, we'll talk about Jesus's anxiety), but, it's not really helpful.
“And which of you by being anxious can add a single hour to his span of life”? (Luke 12:25)

*All verses from ESV Catholic Edition with Deuterocanonical Books, Copyright 2017 by Crossway

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